The Indigenous Drugs of India: Or, Short Descriptive Notices of the Medicines, both Vegetable and Mineral, in Common Use among the Natives of India

Language: English. About The Book: This book, titled "The Indigenous Drugs of India," provides concise descriptions of various medicinal substances used by the native population. Initially conceived as a descriptive catalogue for an international exhibition in Paris, it was later expanded and offered to medical practitioners in India. The descriptions of these substances are largely drawn from existing sources, such as the Bengal Dispensatory and other medical works. The book aims to encourage further exploration of these native drugs, hoping to establish their efficacy and promote their use in place of costly English medicines. About The Author: Kanny Lall Dey (1831-1899), a notable Bengali physician and pharmaceutical chemist, made significant contributions to the field of Indian medicine. He wrote a comprehensive compilation on Indian medicinal plants and advocated for the use of traditional and modern medical approaches. Beginning his career in government service as a sub-assistant surgeon, he later became a chemistry professor at the Presidency College, Calcutta. Dey received recognition and honors, including the title of Rai Bahadur, and was an Honorary Member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. He collaborated with renowned scientists like Sir George Watt and Sir George King, serving on the Indigenous Drugs Committee for the Government of India. The Title 'The Indigenous Drugs of India: Or, Short Descriptive Notices of the Medicines, both Vegetable and Mineral, in Common Use among the Natives of India written/authored/edited by Kanny Lall Dey', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9788121271646 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 150 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Medical, Pharmacology. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 150.…